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Michael Kitces

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Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTax, CFP, a Financial Planning contributing writer, is head of planning strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners, co-founder of the XY Planning Network and publisher of a continuing education blog for financial planners, Nerd’s Eye View.

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    Fiduciary Rule
    Kitces: Fiduciary rule not yet delayed after all

    The final version of the memorandum that President Trump signed did not actually include a provision to hold up the regulation. It's still game on.

    By Michael Kitces
    February 5
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    Investments
    How advisors can use alpha, even as it shrinks

    Finding that investment unicorn is growing increasingly difficult — precisely because advisers have fewer advantages over one another, Michael Kitces says. But there’s a way to finesse it.

    By Michael Kitces
    January 30
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    Technology
    Kitces: How to survive the robo threat

    Technology is getting faster and smarter. Luckily, advisers have a natural-born defense — but first must learn how to use it.

    By Michael Kitces
    January 12
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    Longevity strategies
    Kitces: When a life insurance policy sends an SOS

    Policy owners who take out loans may need a rescue — but not all life preservers are created equal.

    By Michael Kitces
    January 6
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    Retirement planning
    Kitces: A better baseline for retirement planning

    Why advisers should use age-banding to plan for retirees’ spending levels to flex and adjust.

    By Michael Kitces
    December 30
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    Compensation
    Kitces: Brokers, advisors and the 1% AUM convergence

    As brokers seek to redefine their value proposition, advisors need to rethink theirs.

    By Michael Kitces
    December 12
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    High net worth
    Kitces: Maximize the IRA stretch

    High-net-worth clients can be baffled by a number of trust vehicles that minimize the tax liability on IRAs. Here’s how advisers can guide them.

    By Michael Kitces
    December 7
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    Retirement planning
    Kitces: Avoid the retirement danger zone

    To manage risk in the equity markets, advisers should pitch a V-shaped bond tent.

    By Michael Kitces
    December 2
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    Estate planning
    How the IDGT strategy can help clients avoid estate taxes

    A unique structure that allows a client some income tax benefits, while also excluding trust assets from an estate.

    By Michael Kitces
    November 30
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    Independent BDs
    Kitces: Is the Broker Protocol being undermined?

    If you plan to join another firm or go indie, you’d better reacquaint yourself with this landmark agreement first.

    By Michael Kitces
    November 3
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CAN RIA GROWTH AND TRUE FIDUCIARY DUTY REALLY COEXIST?

Business goals cannot always put clients' best interests first. Here's why even the executives leading fast-expanding advisory firms say the critics have a point.

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